Hello, I'm
Cybersecurity leader. Quality engineer at heart.
I lead risk assessments, SIEM, Identity & Access Management and endpoint security, backed by 9+ years of building test strategies and automation that help teams ship stable software on time.
Brands and products I've worked on
I'm the COO of SparkAi, a full-service software agency in Lahore, where I lead cybersecurity initiatives spanning risk assessments, third-party risk, SIEM deployments, Identity & Access Management and endpoint security.
My foundation is Software Quality Assurance. Over 9+ years of manual and automated testing with Postman, Cypress and JMeter, I've designed and executed comprehensive test plans, led end-to-end test strategies, improved automation coverage and helped teams deliver stable, high-performing software under tight timelines.
That dual perspective helps me build systems that are not only functional and fast, but also secure and future-ready, while working closely with cross-functional teams to make security practical and scalable.
Risk and third-party assessments, SIEM, IAM and endpoint controls aligned with business goals and compliance.
End-to-end test strategy across manual, API, UI and load testing, automated wherever it pays off.
Project management and operations that keep teams aligned and releases stable, on schedule and on budget.
Evaluating security posture and prioritising risk in line with organisational goals.
SecurityComprehensive vendor risk assessments to ensure third-party compliance and security.
SecurityCentralised security monitoring, threat detection and incident response.
SecurityIAM oversight so the right people have the right access, and nothing more.
SecurityProtecting devices across the estate as part of a layered security posture.
SecurityStreamlining testing with Cypress for efficient, reliable software.
QualityTesting RESTful and SOAP APIs with Postman, manually and automated.
QualityEnsuring peak performance under heavy traffic with JMeter.
QualityComprehensive exploratory and scripted testing for real-world quality.
QualityValidating complete, integrated systems end to end before release.
QualityOn-time, on-budget delivery through strategic planning and execution.
DeliveryMentoring QA teams, setting quality standards and growing talent.
DeliveryFrom testing products to leading the company that builds them.
SparkAi
A full-service software agency building web, mobile and software products, from bespoke apps and e-commerce platforms to startup products, with a team of designers, engineers and marketers.
Droppe
A source-to-order platform transforming how 1,500+ businesses source and order packaging, paper and operating supplies, with a catalogue of 150,000+ technical products from hundreds of industrial brands, integrated with ERP and procurement systems.
XStak Inc.
ArhamSoft (Pvt) Ltd
DevCrew.io
InfoRadix Consulting
Product evaluation and bug reporting, working with JIRA, Bugzilla and Bitbucket.
Groupie App
A look at products I've helped take from build to release.
Europe's comprehensive catalogue for professional buyers, bringing wholesale procurement into the digital era. Businesses source, quote and order from 150,000+ technical products across hundreds of industrial brands, all in one place.
A task management app for individuals and teams that streamlines the whole workflow, from creating and organising tasks to tracking progress and collaborating, for personal to-dos and complex team projects alike.
Shaheer led our QA team at XStak, ensuring quality for several of our products along with writing API and UI automation, load testing scripts and ensuring overall stability after every deployment. As a lead he was a role model, able to mentor and set high quality standards within his team. His critical eye ensured bugs were caught early and effectively during our releases.
Shaheer is one of the best QA engineers and leads I have worked with. We worked together as leads at XStak, looking after different teams. He oversees and mentors teams on manual and automation testing, and introduced new automation techniques at XStak. Besides professional skills, he is humble, helpful and frank. Highly recommended.
Shaheer has been a great addition to our QA team. He introduced major, essential changes to our automation pipelines in a very professional manner. The value he added to the company's products was paramount, and I would hope to work with him again in the future.
Shaheer is a passionate and hardworking person. He motivates his juniors to learn the latest technology because he always stays well versed in new skills. As QA lead he guided us like a mentor, and he is an excellent team player too. The way he works with dev teams is exceptional.
Shaheer is a motivated, hard-working and intelligent person, and an expert automation engineer. He introduced modern techniques that helped make our process smooth. I recommend him as an automation engineer.
Shaheer has always been a team player and a good lead. He's available for any issue that arises and always willing to help. He is absolutely brilliant at what he does, and everything he does is of exceptional quality.
At XStak, Shaheer's professional expertise and teamwork stood out. Despite being busy with important tasks, he was always available to help employees in other teams. I was in marketing and he was in Software Quality Assurance, but he was always willing to support when needed.
Shaheer has been an awesome team player who took a number of initiatives to streamline the overall QA process. Be it automation on UI or pipelines, he did it all. Above all, the best thing about Shaheer is his humility. He is and always will be a great addition to any team.
We worked in different teams but I always saw Shaheer leading his team in a stellar way. A role model for anyone who wants to build a career in Quality Assurance.
Shaheer has always been a team player and a good lead. He is definitely the person you want leading your testing and validation function. Flexible and focused whether following or taking the lead, he led the test automation effort for our department.
He always leads as a mentor rather than a boss. Even when we worked under extreme pressure, he always backed us up, which ultimately led to our success.
Shaheer is a very passionate and hard-working individual. His work ethic is amazing and he adjusts easily to any situation. His willingness to go out of his way to help others while completing his own work has made him stand out.
Shaheer is one of those few who are innovative, and the person you can always rely on for out-of-the-box thinking. If you get a chance to work with him, I would definitely recommend taking it.
As a fresher, I found Shaheer the most helpful and guiding team lead. He was always there to train and support his whole team. I highly recommend him for his skill set and professionalism.
Shaheer is a delight to have around: an excellent SQA engineer and an outstanding mentor. He is innovative, well organised and always open to ideas. He kept team morale up and has a real ability to nurture talent. It was a pleasure working under his supervision.
Shaheer is outstanding at QA and client management. I've worked with him for around two years and found him a great team player.
Shaheer is knowledgeable, articulate and a pleasure to work with. He was a senior member at ArhamSoft when I joined, someone I could trust for guidance and advice. He brings integrity and intelligence to his work, and is a great teacher and mentor.
I've always admired Shaheer's analytical skills as a QA and the way he managed multiple projects at the same time. He is always open to learning new tech. I highly recommend working with him; he would be an asset to any company.
I worked alongside Shaheer for two years. He excelled not only at the core of his job, testing and managing projects, but also at team management and coordinating with clients and the team side by side, always bringing new testing techniques.
Shaheer is an excellent team lead who leads by example. In two years working with him he always kept team morale up; he is the best team lead I've had. His ability to work through a crisis and find new ways to hit targets was always inspiring.
Shaheer is highly skilled, hardworking and multi-talented. Along with SQA, he also knows development and helped us in the absence of a developer. Great communication and writing skills, and most importantly a true team player.
Whether you're launching a business, securing a platform or shipping your next release, I'd be glad to hear from you.